Awards

Entertainment

Language, gospel, and global sounds at 2026 Pacific Music Awards

A.R.T and Sam V lead the charge with five nominations each, as excitement builds ahead of the August awards night.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 25 Jun

Community

Pacific stories praised for community impact at New Zealand Science Journalism Awards

A story helping connect Pasifika with Parkinson's disease and others on indigenous knowledge, conservation and community-led solutions are recognised at Aotearoa's top science media awards.

PMN NewsThu, 18 Jun

Sports

Pacific stars dominate Super Rugby awards as Quinn Tupaea edges Tavatavanawai for title

Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year but only after a tie-break separated him from Highlanders standout Timoci Tavatavanawai.

Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jun

Entertainment •

Fiji

PMN Fiji wins top radio honour as Pacific broadcasting pioneer recognised

PMN Fiji has been named Best Pacific Language Programme at NZ’s biggest radio awards while veteran broadcaster Eti Fuimaono McCarthy has been honoured for nearly three decades of service.

Khalia StrongFri, 05 Jun

Community •

Niue

King’s honour for Niue matriarch Vai Kumitau who spent decades helping Pacific families

The Dunedin community leader receives a King’s Service Medal for a lifetime of service to Pacific people, language and culture in NZ’s South Island.

Susana GuttenbeilThu, 04 Jun

Entertainment

‘Stack of Ches’: Niuean pride and Pacific music pioneers celebrated at Aotearoa Music Awards

From a hair-raising Niuean takalo to a new wave of multi-heritage winners, the 2026 awards cements Pacific excellence as the past, present, and future of New Zealand's music industry.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 29 May

Business

Pacific voices shine as PMN named finalist at New Zealand's premier media awards 2026

Pacific journalists and storytellers feature strongly across this year's Voyager Media Awards, with finalists recognised for leadership, reporting, and Pacific-focused storytelling.

PMN NewsWed, 15 Apr